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Media Mix, April 19, 2015

Posted on April 19, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix about changing attitudes toward school athletics. If there’s a central theme to the piece, it’s probably the idea that sports is all about appearances. It’s not a novel or original idea, but it is one … Continue reading →

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April 2015 albums

Posted on March 30, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here are the album reviews I wrote for the April issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. What Happens Next -Gang of Four (Victor) Citizen Zombie -The Pop Group (Freaks R Us/Victor) Though not an integrated … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, March 29, 2015

Posted on March 29, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about the government’s change of heart with regard to promoting renewable energy. The column does not discuss nuclear energy as much as it does energy autonomy, something that is difficult to achieve when … Continue reading →

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April 2015 movies

Posted on March 28, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here are the movie reviews I wrote for the April issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. Birdman The karmic nature of Birdman‘s Best Picture Oscar win is inescapable. Ever since his breakout Mexican epic, Amores … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, March 22, 2015

Posted on March 22, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about the hype over the new Hokuriku Shinkansen. Most of the column discusses the way the project prioritizes travelers going to and from Tokyo at the expense of everyone else who lives along … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, March 8, 2015

Posted on March 8, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, about the difference between the Tokyo media and the Okinawan media when it comes to reporting the Henoko base issue. As pointed out by the people who discussed the matter on DemocraTV, the mainland press … Continue reading →

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March 2015 albums

Posted on March 3, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here are the album reviews I wrote for the March issue of EL Magazines, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. Non-Fiction -Ne-Yo (Motown/Universal) Black Messiah -D’Angelo and the Vanguard (RCA/Sony) The title of Ne-Yo’s sixth album is a dodge. … Continue reading →

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March 2015 movies

Posted on February 28, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here are the reviews I wrote for the March issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. American Sniper Few American films of recent memory have set off such a flurry of passionate, crossfire opinions as Clint … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, Feb. 22, 2015

Posted on February 22, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about the state of Japanese journalism in light of the death of Kenji Goto. One aspect of the story that hasn’t been thoroughly discussed is the nature of freelance reporting in high risk … Continue reading →

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February 2015 albums

Posted on February 2, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here are the album reviews I wrote for the February issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo on January 25. No Cities to Love -Sleater-Kinney (Sub Pop/Traffic) A Better Tomorrow -Wu-Tang Clan (Warner) It can’t be said enough … Continue reading →

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